Eagle County senior calendar
Upcoming events
• Today: Prescription drug take-back event, Golden Eagle Senior Center, 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, call 970-328-8896.
• Wednesday: Non-medical foot care at the Maloit Park Senior Center, 9 a.m. First come, first served. Call 970-328-8831 for more information.
• Wednesday: Poker game at the Golden Eagle Senior Center, 1 p.m. No sign up necessary.
• Wednesday: Tea & Topics, Gypsum Public Library, 1 p.m. No sign up necessary.
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• Friday: Book Lover’s Coffee Klatch at the Golden Eagle Senior Center, 10:30 a.m. Come share your love of books with other book lovers. Coffee, tea and snacks provided.
Mondays: Parkinson Power Moves class will be canceled every Monday from April 25-June 13 while the instructor is out of town.
• April 27: Living with Alzheimer’s, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Avon Public Library. Join us for a conversation with people who are newly diagnosed or in the early stages. We will walk through a personal workbook together to help you learn about the disease and the steps you can take to help yourself. We will discuss what you need to know, what you need to plan, and what you can do as you navigate this chapter of your life.
Ongoing weekly activities
Mondays
• The Senior Spot, Adult Day Services Program for adults who can no longer manage independently or who are socially isolated. Provides respite for caregivers. 1-4 p.m. in Avon. Transportation available. Call Eagle Valley Senior Life, 970-977-0188, for a free consultation.
• Restorative body movement class, Avon Recreation Center, 12:35 to 1:35 p.m. $10.
• Full body exercise class at the Golden Eagle Senior Center, 9 a.m. $2 suggested donation per class.
• Parkinson Power Moves class at Trinity Church, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Canceled April 25-June 13.
• Tai chi for beginners, Avon Recreation Center, 4:55 to 5:55 p.m. $10.
• Intermediate tai chi, Avon Recreation Center, 6:30 to 8 p.m. $10.
Tuesdays
• Senior lunch, Golden Eagle Senior Center, noon. $3 suggested donation. Bus transportation available. Home delivered meals available for home-bound seniors. Call 970-328-8896 for more information. Please RSVP for lunches 24 hours in advance.
• Chair-based exercise class at the Golden Eagle Senior Center, 11 a.m. $2 suggested donation. This class is primarily done seated while working on strength and flexibility. Call 970-328-8896 for more information.
• Non-medical foot care (toenail trimming and foot soaks), Golden Eagle Senior Center, third Tuesday of month, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call 970-328-8896 for more information.
• Transportation for errands. Bus leaves Golden Eagle Senior at 2 p.m. Call 970-328-8896 for more information.
• Joint relief water class, Avon Recreation Center, 10 to 11 a.m. $2. Call 970-328-8831 for more information.
• Parkinson’s Foundations exercise class, Golden Eagle Senior Center, 3 p.m. Class focuses on strength, balance and flexibility. Exercises are enhanced to include cognition, vocal therapy and fun. Not just for those with Parkinson’s disease — this class is beneficial for anyone who would like to improve balance, flexibility and strength.
• Vintage Vail, Avon Recreation Center, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Free. Join the Avon Afternoon Club for a weekly gathering of games, socializing and coffee. Call 970-748-4060 for more information.
• Tai chi for seniors, Avon Recreation Center, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. $10.
• Water aerobics class, Gypsum Recreation Center, 10 to 11 a.m. $5. Call 970-328-8896 for more information.
Wednesdays
• Senior lunch, Maloit Park Senior Wellness Center, 11:30 a.m. $3 suggested donation. Rides available to senior lunch and grocery shopping afterwards. Home delivered meals available for home-bound seniors. Call 970-328-8831 for more information. Please RSVP for lunches 24 hours in advance.
• Full body exercise class at the Golden Eagle Senior Center, 9 a.m. This is a more challenging class that works all aspects of strength, coordination, balance and more. Some floor work incorporated as well. $2.00 suggested donation per class.
• Chair yoga, Maloit Park Senior Wellness Center, 11 a.m. Free.
• Grocery shopping, bus leaves Maloit Park Senior Wellness Center at 12:30 p.m.
• Snowshoeing, Maloit Park Senior Wellness Center, be ready to go by 10 a.m. Make sure to dress in layers and wear appropriate winter shoes. All levels welcome. If you would like to join us, call Pat at 970-328-8831.
• Poker game, Golden Eagle Senor Center, first and third Wednesday of month, 1 to 3 p.m.
• The Senior Spot, Adult Day Services Program – New Gypsum location! For adults who can no longer manage independently or who are socially isolated. Provides respite for caregivers. 1 to 4 p.m. Transportation available. Call Eagle Valley Senior Life, 970-977-0188, for a free consultation.
• Tea & Topics, Gypsum Public Library, 1 pm. Learn something new as guest speakers share their knowledge and expertise with a different topic each week. Co-sponsored by Eagle Valley Senior Life. Call 970-977-0188 if you need transportation.
Thursdays
• Strong People progressive weight training class at the Golden Eagle Senior Center, 11 a.m. This class is mostly completed while seated with some standing exercises using hand and ankle weights. Call 970-328-8896 for more information. Free.
• Tai chi for beginners, Avon Recreation Center, 4:55 to 5:55 p.m. $10.
• Restorative body movement class, Avon Recreation Center, 12:35 to 1:35 p.m. $10.
• Intermediate tai chi, Avon Recreation Center, 6:30 to 8 p.m. $10.
• Senior lunch, Golden Eagle Senior Center, noon. $3 suggested donation. Bus transportation available. Home delivered meals available for home-bound seniors. Call 970-328-8896. Please RSVP for lunches 24 hours in advance.
• Senior crochet group, Golden Eagle Senior Center, 1 p.m. Make blankets for local children. Open to veteran crocheters and those just beginning. Yarn provided.
• Transportation from the Golden Eagle Senior Center for grocery shopping, bus leaves the center at 1 p.m. Call 970-328-8896 for more information.
• Tai chi for seniors, Avon Recreation Center. 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. $10.
• Parkinson’s Foundations exercise class, Golden Eagle Senior Center, 3 p.m. Class focuses on strength, balance and flexibility. Exercises are enhanced to include cognition, vocal therapy and fun. Not just for those with Parkinson’s disease — this class is beneficial for anyone who would like to improve balance, flexibility and strength.
• Water aerobics class, Gypsum Recreation Center, 10 to 11 a.m. $5. Call 970-328-8896 for more information.
• Parkinson Support Group, Trinity Church in Edwards, fourth Thursday of month, 5 to 6 p.m. For Parkinson patients and their family and friends who are looking for support and resources in a fun and uplifting atmosphere. Meetings include some type of educational presentation.
Fridays
• Senior lunch, Maloit Park Senior Wellness Center, 11:30 a.m. $3 suggested donation. Rides available to senior lunch. Home delivered meals available for home-bound seniors. Call 970-328-8831 for more information. Please RSVP for lunches 24 hours in advance.
• Book Lovers Coffee Klatch, Golden Eagle Senior Center, second and fourth Fridays of month, 10:30 a.m. For book lovers to talk, make recommendations and learn about different genres. Coffee and snacks provided.
Saturdays
• Power Punch for Parkinson’s boxing class. 9 a.m. at Trinity Church in Edwards. Recent physical therapy research has shown boxing to be effective in improving balance, mobility and quality of life. Hand wraps and boxing gloves provided. Call 720-320-1122 for more information
Locations
Golden Eagle Senior Center: 715 Broadway St., Eagle, 970-328-8896.
Maloit Park Senior Wellness Center (VSSA building): 1951 U.S. Highway 24, Minturn, 970-328-8831.